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Give two points of difference between metallic and non-metallic minerals.                             [Foreign 2004]

Answer:

Metallic	Non-metallic
(a) These are found in igneous rocks.	(a) These are found in sedimentary rocks.
(b) Almost all metals are found in the form of ore, therefore processing is required before use. e.g., Iron ore, gold ore.	(b) These minerals do not need processing and can be used directly e.g., mica